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The TEAC TN-5BB is a belt-drive analog turntable with a hybrid chassis combining a 36mm MDF baseplate and a 12mm synthetic marble top plate, isolating the tonearm and platter from motor vibration. Platter rotation is regulated by TEAC's Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System (PRS3), supporting 33-⅓, 45, and 78 rpm on a 20mm-thick, 1.7kg acrylic platter.

The static-balanced S-shaped tonearm was developed with SAEC, using a knife-edge bearing for vertical movement and dual-point precision bearings for lateral movement, with a 6mm VTA adjustment range and SAEC PC-Triple C internal wiring. A powered arm lifter automatically raises the arm at the end of playback via a non-contact optical sensor.

Features

• Hybrid MDF/synthetic marble chassis with washi paper damping, isolating motor vibration from tonearm/platter
• Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System (PRS3) for precise, stable rotation
• Supports 33-⅓, 45, and 78 rpm
• 20mm-thick acrylic platter (1.7kg), low static build-up
• Static-balanced S-shaped tonearm (SAEC × TEAC), knife-edge + dual-point bearings
• VTA adjustment (approx. 6mm range), Baerwald alignment geometry
• SAEC PC-Triple C tonearm lead wire
• Powered arm lifter with automatic, non-contact end-of-playback lift (switchable)
• Anti-skating function
• XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs, plus GND connector
• Height-adjustable machined aluminium feet
• Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge included, pre-installed and aligned
• Acrylic dust cover, cartridge alignment gauge, and adjustment tools included

Specifications

• Drive system: Rotation-detection-type high-precision control belt drive
• Rotation speeds: 33-⅓ / 45 / 78 rpm
• Wow and flutter: 0.1% or less
• Platter: Acrylic, 30cm diameter
• Tonearm: Static-balanced S-shaped, 223mm effective length, 18mm overhang
• Suitable cartridge weight: 3.0–12.0g (14–23g w/ headshell)
• Cartridge: MM, 5.5mV output, 1.8g tracking force, 7.2g weight
• Outputs: XLR ×1 pair (balanced), RCA ×1 pair (unbalanced)
• Power: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz; 2.0W or less (0.3W standby)
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 148 × 351mm (cover closed)
• Weight: approx. 10.5kg

Product Code: TN-5BB-M/B